Just a reminder that the following 2nd 8 week course in Journalism has plenty of available seats.
The course, JOUR-C 201, Hot Topics in Journalism, does not count in the Journalism major. It is designed for non-journalism students. If a student has taken "Hot Topics" before, then they should not re-take it as the course will be a course repeat. I'd be glad to answer student or advisor questions.
Please let me know if you have questions. Also, Ms. Linda Long, Student Services Assistant, is the primary contact for questions about the course. Please call her at 855-9248, e-mail ljlong@indiana.edu.
Thank you for sharing the information with your students.
Jean Person, Recorder
School of Journalism
E-mail: jperson@indiana.edu
Phone: (812) 855-1698
JOUR-C201: Hot topics in journalism. Does not count in Journalism degree, for non-majors. 2nd 8 week course. 3 credits.
TWO CLASSES:
7644, 6-8 pm, MW, Woodburn 100, Instructor Jeff Cannon.
9556, 5:45-7:45 pm, TR, Ernie Pyle hall 220, Instructor Curt Wellman
Do the media occupy a "hot" space in audiences' everyday lives? Without
the media, how do we come to know the "who, what, where, when, and why"
of newsworthy people and controversies in politics, economics, and
entertainment?
The colorful images and words of newspapers, television news and online
journalism have created a shared media culture with audiences across
the world. Many people encounter the media in airports, cafes,
classrooms, living rooms, gyms and in their cars. In the United States,
it has become increasingly difficult to avoid or escape media. In this
course, we will go behind the curtains of online information, newspaper
pages, and television screens to gain a better understanding of how
media shape the reality that we sometimes take for granted. This
includes media coverage of war, politics and sports, and issues such as
media privacy and bias.
Although this is a journalism course, this is not a writing course.
Grades will be determined through a series of quizzes, a midterm exam
and final exam. Test material will be taken from assigned reading and
from lectures.
Showing posts with label fall 2009 classes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fall 2009 classes. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
2nd 8 weeks! Comparative Lit Class (A+H CSB)
CMLT-C 347 34264 Literature and Ideas: Darwin and the Americas
TR 5:45-8:15 SY 108
A+H, CSB
This class will trace the influence of Charles Darwin’s published works, from his account of the voyage of the Beagle to the Theory of Natural Selection, on fiction, poetry and drama written in the Americas. Ever since he set foot on the Galápagos Islands, the landscape of the Americas deeply affected how Charles Darwin came to understand the interrelationships between organisms and their environments. With this in mind, we will read works in which novelists, playwrights, story writers and even scientists from the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean (and those merely writing about South America) describe the interrelationships between humans, the environment, and the creatures—real and imaginary—which inhabit the American landscape. Among the texts we will be reading in this class will be Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World and Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, short fiction by Julio Cortázar, Alejo Carpentier, and Gabriel García Márquez, non-fiction by ethno-botanist Gary Nabhan, and the play Inherit the Wind, recently performed by the Cardinal Stage Company as part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Themester.
TR 5:45-8:15 SY 108
A+H, CSB
This class will trace the influence of Charles Darwin’s published works, from his account of the voyage of the Beagle to the Theory of Natural Selection, on fiction, poetry and drama written in the Americas. Ever since he set foot on the Galápagos Islands, the landscape of the Americas deeply affected how Charles Darwin came to understand the interrelationships between organisms and their environments. With this in mind, we will read works in which novelists, playwrights, story writers and even scientists from the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean (and those merely writing about South America) describe the interrelationships between humans, the environment, and the creatures—real and imaginary—which inhabit the American landscape. Among the texts we will be reading in this class will be Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World and Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, short fiction by Julio Cortázar, Alejo Carpentier, and Gabriel García Márquez, non-fiction by ethno-botanist Gary Nabhan, and the play Inherit the Wind, recently performed by the Cardinal Stage Company as part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Themester.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Interesting Second Eight Week Course: CJUS-P 423 Sexuality and the Law
SEXUALITY AND THE LAW
P423, Section 34004
MW 5:45 – 8:15 PM in BH 331
(Second Session 8-week Course)
Fall 2009
Dr. Stephanie C. Kane
www.indiana.edu/~culturex
Phone: 5-0896; Email: stkane@indiana.edu
Office hrs: Tues 4:00-5:00 PM & Thurs 1:00-2:00 PM
or by appointment, in Sycamore 305
Course Description:
This is an interdisciplinary course that draws upon approaches from anthropology, cultural criminology, feminist theory, queer theory, and legal studies to discuss topics in sexuality and the law. We examine sexuality and its regulation in a range of contexts—legal and illegal, local and global, physically interactive and technologically-mediated. The first book we read frames sexuality studies theoretically, putting the subject in a global context (Altman). Then we read an ethnography by Flowers of the phone sex industry that focuses on the shifting borders between desire and deceit. The third book (Weston) is an ethnography of urban queer experience and identity and how it is conceptualized in social science. Discussion of these books will reveal how the values and experiences we associate with sexuality and the law are shaped by globalized political and economic forces, attendant communication technologies, and cultural expectations and stereotypes. We will maintain a critical double focus on the substance of these topics—the ways of life that these topics invoke--as well as how such topics are re-presented in social science, legal, and mass-mediated discourses. This will provide us with a foundation for discussion of specific kinds and incidents of sex-related crime that students will choose together in class (e.g. date rape, rape as weapon of war, domestic violence, sex trafficking, intentional HIV transmission, etc.). Methodological dilemmas will arise in the context of our conversations. (For example, how do you study activities like sex that are usually done in private?) Creative development of independent research projects is an important component of the course. Films will broaden our sense of international scenes related to sexuality and the law. We will also have guest speakers who can familiarize us with local situations and initiatives.
Required Texts:
Dennis Altman. 2001. Global Sex. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Amy Flowers. 1998. The Fantasy Factory: An Insider’s View of the Phone Sex Industry. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
Kath Weston. 1998. longslowburn: sexuality and social science. New York: Routledge.
P423, Section 34004
MW 5:45 – 8:15 PM in BH 331
(Second Session 8-week Course)
Fall 2009
Dr. Stephanie C. Kane
www.indiana.edu/~culturex
Phone: 5-0896; Email: stkane@indiana.edu
Office hrs: Tues 4:00-5:00 PM & Thurs 1:00-2:00 PM
or by appointment, in Sycamore 305
Course Description:
This is an interdisciplinary course that draws upon approaches from anthropology, cultural criminology, feminist theory, queer theory, and legal studies to discuss topics in sexuality and the law. We examine sexuality and its regulation in a range of contexts—legal and illegal, local and global, physically interactive and technologically-mediated. The first book we read frames sexuality studies theoretically, putting the subject in a global context (Altman). Then we read an ethnography by Flowers of the phone sex industry that focuses on the shifting borders between desire and deceit. The third book (Weston) is an ethnography of urban queer experience and identity and how it is conceptualized in social science. Discussion of these books will reveal how the values and experiences we associate with sexuality and the law are shaped by globalized political and economic forces, attendant communication technologies, and cultural expectations and stereotypes. We will maintain a critical double focus on the substance of these topics—the ways of life that these topics invoke--as well as how such topics are re-presented in social science, legal, and mass-mediated discourses. This will provide us with a foundation for discussion of specific kinds and incidents of sex-related crime that students will choose together in class (e.g. date rape, rape as weapon of war, domestic violence, sex trafficking, intentional HIV transmission, etc.). Methodological dilemmas will arise in the context of our conversations. (For example, how do you study activities like sex that are usually done in private?) Creative development of independent research projects is an important component of the course. Films will broaden our sense of international scenes related to sexuality and the law. We will also have guest speakers who can familiarize us with local situations and initiatives.
Required Texts:
Dennis Altman. 2001. Global Sex. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Amy Flowers. 1998. The Fantasy Factory: An Insider’s View of the Phone Sex Industry. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press.
Kath Weston. 1998. longslowburn: sexuality and social science. New York: Routledge.
Friday, August 28, 2009
IUCareers.com Update: Welcome Week Edition
IN THIS ISSUE:
* COME VISIT US AT THE MARKETING BLITZ!
* UPCOMING JOB AND CAREER FAIRS
* EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE - RESUME CRITIQUES WITH TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (TQL)
* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* REGISTER NOW! NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
* GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
* GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES
* NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
* UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
* MARKETING YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE, PRESENTED BY ELI LILLY
* FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS.WHY NOW?!
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COME VISIT US AT THE MARKETING BLITZ!
The Career Development Center will host various booths on campus during the month of September. Stop by to learn about the services and events being offered by our center for Fall 2009. The first 350 visitors at each booth get a free employer-sponsored t-shirt!
9/1/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kiosk between Ballantine Hall and Beck Chapel (Meet employers from Sears Holdings Corporation) 9/2/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kiosk between Ballantine Hall and Beck Chapel (Meet employers from Total Quality Logistics) 9/9/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Student Involvement Fair (Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car) 9/22/09, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Jordan Hall Lobby (Meet employers from Cook Medical)
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UPCOMING JOB AND CAREER FAIRS
FALL JOBS FAIR
Friday, August 28, 9-11 a.m. (Work Study) and 1-3 p.m. (Non-Work Study) Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)
RETAIL & DESIGN CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
If you'd like an entry-level position or internship in research, design, manufacturing, merchandising or retail sales and management, come meet with representatives of dozens of companies, including some of the biggest and most famous retail and design firms in the world!
LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grand Foyer, IU Auditorium
Indiana University is committed to the state-wide mission of supporting the field of life sciences. The Life Sciences Career Fair gives IU undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors the opportunity to connect with life sciences organizations recruiting entry level and advanced positions and/or internships in the sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, public relations, marketing, management, human resources and more!
GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR
Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
The Government Career Fair sponsored by Arts & Sciences Career Services, the Law School, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs promotes interaction between students and employers in the government sector by providing an opportunity to network and discuss general career information. Government offices and organizations attend to meet potential candidates for job openings and internships within their organizations.
For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.
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EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE - RESUME CRITIQUES WITH TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (TQL)
Interested in having your resume critiqued by a college recruiter? Lindsay Mazza, Human Resources Recruiter for Total Quality Logistics in Cincinnati, OH, will hold individual resume critiques at the Career Development Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.
To schedule an appointment, visit myIUcareers.
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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
9/8/09: Eli Lilly & Co., Organic Chemistry Internship, Summer 2010
9/30/09: Nielsen/Analyst, Professional Services
10/2/09: Blue Vista Capital Management/Real Estate Analyst
10/5/09: General Mills/Business Management Associate, Business Management Associate Internship
10/14/09: WestPoint Financial Group/MassMutual
10/20/09: Walgreen's/Retail Management Internship, Retail Management Trainee
10/21/09: Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Summer Management/Sales Intern, Sales/Management Trainee
Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.
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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:
Full-time positions:
* Sunrise Greetings, Digital Studio Manager
* Macy's Inc., Store Management Development Program
* Indiana Bar Foundation, Development & Communications Coordinator
* Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Box Office Supervisor
Internships:
* Monroe County History Center, Collections Intern
* WonderLab Museum, Assistant to WonderCamp Director
* Hanapin Marketing, Business Development Intern
* Eli Lilly & Co., Organic Chemistry Internship, Summer 2010
Part-time positions:
* Indiana University Alumni Association, Web Design/Messaging Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* Bloomington Parks & Recreation, Recreation Leader Health/Wellness (Non-Work Study)
* Hillel Foundation at Indiana University, Inc., Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* Monroe County Public Library, Office Assistant (Work-Study)
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REGISTER NOW! NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
ASCS Q377, The Art of Meaningful Work
3.0 credit hours
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged - survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a "calling" or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q294.
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GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
Join IU Alumni and career professionals who now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of languages and culture! Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for Americans seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This series should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.
EAST ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
AFRICA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES
PART I
Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school, or searching for the right program? Join us for the first of this two part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q&A:
* Is graduate or professional school right for me?
* Should I get work experience in the "real world" first?
* How do I find and research grad schools and programs?
* What is life like for a grad student?
* The Cost of attending graduate school
* Financial options (loans, grants, assistantships, etc.)
PART II
Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Do you want to know what it takes to successfully apply for graduate or professional school? Join us for the second of this two part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q & A:
* The graduate school application process
* Personal statements, resumes, and letters of recommendation
* Preparing for entrance or admission exams (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)
* Preparing for grad school interviews
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
This series allows you to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in specific industries. Panelists will discuss their career paths, organizational opportunities, and provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. Each event will also include an introduction to networking, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with the panelists. The Networking Night Series is a collaboration between the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association.
RETAIL NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
EVENT PLANNING, HOSPITALITY, AND TOURISM NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
GOVERNMENT NETWORKING NIGHT
Monday, October 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N Jordan Ave.
SCA, the Student Conservation Association, is the nation's oldest and largest provider of conservation internships. SCA offers over 2000 expense paid opportunities each year. Internships last from 12 weeks to 12 months, start at all times throughout the year, and are found all across the country.
Interns have the opportunity to work with such agencies at the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affair, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and other state and local agencies.
Interns do not need to be in school or be a certain major; all majors and skill sets are eligible to apply.
Internships are found in a wide variety of fields, including:
* Fish and Wildlife
* Education
* History
* Interpretation
* GIS/GPS
* Resource Management
* Visitor Services
* Trail Work
* Backcountry
* Botany
SCA is an expense paid internship program, and offers the following benefits:
* Free travel to and from your site
* Free housing and biweekly subsistence allowance
* Free or low-cost health insurance
* Deferment of qualified college loans
* AmeriCorps Education Awards
DISNEY COLLEGE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, October 20, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Are you a college student who is looking for: A paid internship opportunity that will stand out on a résumé? A chance to work with world-renowned leadership and gain useful, transferable skills? A custom-designed learning curriculum that offers opportunity to gain college credit? An opportunity to meet people from around the world, make lifelong friends, and have fun? As a part of the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida, participants can take part in the internship of a lifetime. While working in front line roles at our Theme Parks and Resorts, participants will network with leaders, learn transferable skills, gain real-world experience, and be a part of a team of Cast Members from hundreds of job disciplines. Participants on the Disney College Program also custom design a learning curriculum that best suits their needs and interests, complete education courses and specialized learning activities, and can possibly earn college credit while doing so. Each program offers its own unique opportunities, so get started today by exploring which is best suited for you!
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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MARKETING YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE, PRESENTED BY ELI LILLY Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building, CH 122
Join representatives from Eli Lilly and the Career Development Center for an information session/workshop. Gain valuable insight into what employers look for in potential hires, and resume building strategies and techniques. In addition, learn more about Eli Lilly and positions that are available.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS...WHY NOW?!
Wednesday, October 28, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kelley School of Business, BU 209
Plan to join the partners of WestPoint Financial Group for a power hour panel discussion including the experiences of working in financial services. Topics to be covered include:
Making the Decision/College to Career Transition/Networking and Community Involvement/Developing Centers of Influence/Establishing a Market/Challenges and Success Stories/Finding a Mentor
Panelists include:
* Jack Hettiger, Sales Manager/Partner, Financial Advisor, MBA
* Klynt Brummett, Financial Advisor, MS
* Abigail Huffer, Financial Advisor, JD
* Shane Kennedy, Financial Advisor
* Greg Freeman, Financial Advisor
Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This event is free and open to all majors.
WestPoint Financial Group, a Mass Mutual company, is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of quality financial products and the advice and expertise of some of the best financial professionals in the industry. www.westpointfinancialgroup.com
RSVP by Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to Amanda Leonard aleonard@finsvcs.com.
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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.
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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.
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* COME VISIT US AT THE MARKETING BLITZ!
* UPCOMING JOB AND CAREER FAIRS
* EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE - RESUME CRITIQUES WITH TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (TQL)
* RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* REGISTER NOW! NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
* GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
* GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES
* NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
* UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
* MARKETING YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE, PRESENTED BY ELI LILLY
* FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS.WHY NOW?!
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COME VISIT US AT THE MARKETING BLITZ!
The Career Development Center will host various booths on campus during the month of September. Stop by to learn about the services and events being offered by our center for Fall 2009. The first 350 visitors at each booth get a free employer-sponsored t-shirt!
9/1/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kiosk between Ballantine Hall and Beck Chapel (Meet employers from Sears Holdings Corporation) 9/2/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kiosk between Ballantine Hall and Beck Chapel (Meet employers from Total Quality Logistics) 9/9/09, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Student Involvement Fair (Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car) 9/22/09, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m., Jordan Hall Lobby (Meet employers from Cook Medical)
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UPCOMING JOB AND CAREER FAIRS
FALL JOBS FAIR
Friday, August 28, 9-11 a.m. (Work Study) and 1-3 p.m. (Non-Work Study) Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)
RETAIL & DESIGN CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
If you'd like an entry-level position or internship in research, design, manufacturing, merchandising or retail sales and management, come meet with representatives of dozens of companies, including some of the biggest and most famous retail and design firms in the world!
LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grand Foyer, IU Auditorium
Indiana University is committed to the state-wide mission of supporting the field of life sciences. The Life Sciences Career Fair gives IU undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors the opportunity to connect with life sciences organizations recruiting entry level and advanced positions and/or internships in the sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, public relations, marketing, management, human resources and more!
GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR
Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
The Government Career Fair sponsored by Arts & Sciences Career Services, the Law School, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs promotes interaction between students and employers in the government sector by providing an opportunity to network and discuss general career information. Government offices and organizations attend to meet potential candidates for job openings and internships within their organizations.
For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.
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EMPLOYER IN RESIDENCE - RESUME CRITIQUES WITH TOTAL QUALITY LOGISTICS (TQL)
Interested in having your resume critiqued by a college recruiter? Lindsay Mazza, Human Resources Recruiter for Total Quality Logistics in Cincinnati, OH, will hold individual resume critiques at the Career Development Center from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Thursday, September 3.
To schedule an appointment, visit myIUcareers.
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RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
9/8/09: Eli Lilly & Co., Organic Chemistry Internship, Summer 2010
9/30/09: Nielsen/Analyst, Professional Services
10/2/09: Blue Vista Capital Management/Real Estate Analyst
10/5/09: General Mills/Business Management Associate, Business Management Associate Internship
10/14/09: WestPoint Financial Group/MassMutual
10/20/09: Walgreen's/Retail Management Internship, Retail Management Trainee
10/21/09: Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Summer Management/Sales Intern, Sales/Management Trainee
Submit your resume and learn more about these and other positions through myIUcareers.
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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:
Full-time positions:
* Sunrise Greetings, Digital Studio Manager
* Macy's Inc., Store Management Development Program
* Indiana Bar Foundation, Development & Communications Coordinator
* Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Box Office Supervisor
Internships:
* Monroe County History Center, Collections Intern
* WonderLab Museum, Assistant to WonderCamp Director
* Hanapin Marketing, Business Development Intern
* Eli Lilly & Co., Organic Chemistry Internship, Summer 2010
Part-time positions:
* Indiana University Alumni Association, Web Design/Messaging Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* Bloomington Parks & Recreation, Recreation Leader Health/Wellness (Non-Work Study)
* Hillel Foundation at Indiana University, Inc., Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* Monroe County Public Library, Office Assistant (Work-Study)
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REGISTER NOW! NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
ASCS Q377, The Art of Meaningful Work
3.0 credit hours
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged - survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a "calling" or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q294.
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GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
Join IU Alumni and career professionals who now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of languages and culture! Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for Americans seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This series should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.
EAST ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
MIDDLE EAST/CENTRAL ASIA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, November 3, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
AFRICA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL SERIES
PART I
Tuesday, September 22, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Are you thinking about going to graduate or professional school, or searching for the right program? Join us for the first of this two part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q&A:
* Is graduate or professional school right for me?
* Should I get work experience in the "real world" first?
* How do I find and research grad schools and programs?
* What is life like for a grad student?
* The Cost of attending graduate school
* Financial options (loans, grants, assistantships, etc.)
PART II
Tuesday, September 29, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Do you want to know what it takes to successfully apply for graduate or professional school? Join us for the second of this two part series, in which guest speakers will discuss the following topics, with plenty of time for Q & A:
* The graduate school application process
* Personal statements, resumes, and letters of recommendation
* Preparing for entrance or admission exams (GRE, LSAT, MCAT, etc.)
* Preparing for grad school interviews
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
This series allows you to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in specific industries. Panelists will discuss their career paths, organizational opportunities, and provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. Each event will also include an introduction to networking, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with the panelists. The Networking Night Series is a collaboration between the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association.
RETAIL NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
EVENT PLANNING, HOSPITALITY, AND TOURISM NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
GOVERNMENT NETWORKING NIGHT
Monday, October 19, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, November 17, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS
STUDENT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION (SCA) INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N Jordan Ave.
SCA, the Student Conservation Association, is the nation's oldest and largest provider of conservation internships. SCA offers over 2000 expense paid opportunities each year. Internships last from 12 weeks to 12 months, start at all times throughout the year, and are found all across the country.
Interns have the opportunity to work with such agencies at the National Park Service, National Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affair, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, and other state and local agencies.
Interns do not need to be in school or be a certain major; all majors and skill sets are eligible to apply.
Internships are found in a wide variety of fields, including:
* Fish and Wildlife
* Education
* History
* Interpretation
* GIS/GPS
* Resource Management
* Visitor Services
* Trail Work
* Backcountry
* Botany
SCA is an expense paid internship program, and offers the following benefits:
* Free travel to and from your site
* Free housing and biweekly subsistence allowance
* Free or low-cost health insurance
* Deferment of qualified college loans
* AmeriCorps Education Awards
DISNEY COLLEGE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, October 20, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Are you a college student who is looking for: A paid internship opportunity that will stand out on a résumé? A chance to work with world-renowned leadership and gain useful, transferable skills? A custom-designed learning curriculum that offers opportunity to gain college credit? An opportunity to meet people from around the world, make lifelong friends, and have fun? As a part of the Disney College Program at the Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, California, or Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida, participants can take part in the internship of a lifetime. While working in front line roles at our Theme Parks and Resorts, participants will network with leaders, learn transferable skills, gain real-world experience, and be a part of a team of Cast Members from hundreds of job disciplines. Participants on the Disney College Program also custom design a learning curriculum that best suits their needs and interests, complete education courses and specialized learning activities, and can possibly earn college credit while doing so. Each program offers its own unique opportunities, so get started today by exploring which is best suited for you!
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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MARKETING YOUR SCIENCE DEGREE, PRESENTED BY ELI LILLY Tuesday, September 15, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building, CH 122
Join representatives from Eli Lilly and the Career Development Center for an information session/workshop. Gain valuable insight into what employers look for in potential hires, and resume building strategies and techniques. In addition, learn more about Eli Lilly and positions that are available.
Registration required through your myIUcareers account.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES CAREERS...WHY NOW?!
Wednesday, October 28, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Kelley School of Business, BU 209
Plan to join the partners of WestPoint Financial Group for a power hour panel discussion including the experiences of working in financial services. Topics to be covered include:
Making the Decision/College to Career Transition/Networking and Community Involvement/Developing Centers of Influence/Establishing a Market/Challenges and Success Stories/Finding a Mentor
Panelists include:
* Jack Hettiger, Sales Manager/Partner, Financial Advisor, MBA
* Klynt Brummett, Financial Advisor, MS
* Abigail Huffer, Financial Advisor, JD
* Shane Kennedy, Financial Advisor
* Greg Freeman, Financial Advisor
Hors d'Oeuvres will be served. This event is free and open to all majors.
WestPoint Financial Group, a Mass Mutual company, is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to helping our clients improve their long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of quality financial products and the advice and expertise of some of the best financial professionals in the industry. www.westpointfinancialgroup.com
RSVP by Wednesday, October 21, 2009 to Amanda Leonard aleonard@finsvcs.com.
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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.
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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Interesting Intensive Writing Class Still Open in Comparative Literature - Book Bites: Food Literature
Open seats in CMLT C200 counting for INTENSIVE WRITING
Department of Comparative Literature Fall 2009
CMLT-C 200 (27528) Honors Seminar
Book Bites: Food Literature
Dr. Vivian Halloran
TR 9:30-10:45
*carries A&H and IW credit*
In this course, we will read examples of influential food writing from the nineteenth century until today to learn more about how people use food to express their needs, desires and particular predilections. By juxtaposing texts from multiple genres—philosophy, memoir, novel, food reviews, and journalistic exposé—and from various countries, this course asks you to appreciate the wide impact that food has on how people see themselves, their relationship to each other and to their environment. You will learn how to critique writing about food, whether in fiction or literary nonfiction, as well as to write analytically about food yourself. This class carries A&H and Intensive Writing credit. Assignments will include four short, formal essays and a revision. Also, you will be required to eat out at least once and formally review your meal.
Department of Comparative Literature Fall 2009
CMLT-C 200 (27528) Honors Seminar
Book Bites: Food Literature
Dr. Vivian Halloran
TR 9:30-10:45
*carries A&H and IW credit*
In this course, we will read examples of influential food writing from the nineteenth century until today to learn more about how people use food to express their needs, desires and particular predilections. By juxtaposing texts from multiple genres—philosophy, memoir, novel, food reviews, and journalistic exposé—and from various countries, this course asks you to appreciate the wide impact that food has on how people see themselves, their relationship to each other and to their environment. You will learn how to critique writing about food, whether in fiction or literary nonfiction, as well as to write analytically about food yourself. This class carries A&H and Intensive Writing credit. Assignments will include four short, formal essays and a revision. Also, you will be required to eat out at least once and formally review your meal.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
CMCL-C435 Space Available
FYI, this great 400-level CMCL class still has openings for fall!
C435: Documentary Filmmaking—Theory & Practice
Communication and Culture
Class Number 2077, 4 credit hours
Tues (C2 102) and Thurs (C2 100), 1-3 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Jones, jones334@indiana.edu
Can be used toward upper-level distribution credits in CMCL major or minor
Prerequisites: CMCL-C 335, CMCL-C 360, or TEL-T 238 or equivalent
Registration requires special fee and authorization (812) 855-2367
The popularity of documentaries has been increasing on big and small screens over the past few decades, especially with the rise of reality-based programming. However, nonfiction production has long been an important part of mass media, and is a valuable aspect to learn for anyone interested in any kind of media production today.
In this course, you will learn about documentary style and narrative by making your own documentary videos, with projects designed to be useful in either a professional or academic portfolio. Along with two major production projects, the class will also include the completion of a documentary philosophy statement and two analytical papers.
About the instructor:
Jennifer Jones is a third-year Ph.D. student in Communication and Culture. She has trained in documentary production at the New School in New York City, and worked with the legendary Maysles Films, producers of such classics as Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter, as well as several other Oscar and Emmy-award winning documentarians. Her short, in/sight, premiered on the Documentary Channel in Fall 2008, and she is currently working on a project about the meanings of home.
C435: Documentary Filmmaking—Theory & Practice
Communication and Culture
Class Number 2077, 4 credit hours
Tues (C2 102) and Thurs (C2 100), 1-3 pm
Instructor: Jennifer Jones, jones334@indiana.edu
Can be used toward upper-level distribution credits in CMCL major or minor
Prerequisites: CMCL-C 335, CMCL-C 360, or TEL-T 238 or equivalent
Registration requires special fee and authorization (812) 855-2367
The popularity of documentaries has been increasing on big and small screens over the past few decades, especially with the rise of reality-based programming. However, nonfiction production has long been an important part of mass media, and is a valuable aspect to learn for anyone interested in any kind of media production today.
In this course, you will learn about documentary style and narrative by making your own documentary videos, with projects designed to be useful in either a professional or academic portfolio. Along with two major production projects, the class will also include the completion of a documentary philosophy statement and two analytical papers.
About the instructor:
Jennifer Jones is a third-year Ph.D. student in Communication and Culture. She has trained in documentary production at the New School in New York City, and worked with the legendary Maysles Films, producers of such classics as Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter, as well as several other Oscar and Emmy-award winning documentarians. Her short, in/sight, premiered on the Documentary Channel in Fall 2008, and she is currently working on a project about the meanings of home.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Another interesting fall course: GLLC-G210 Global Jazz
GLLC-G210 (28686) Global Jazz (3 cr.) (A&H)
(MWF, 11:15-12:05, FQ012A) Paul Schauert
This class will explore the cultural processes, concepts and components of globalization (i.e. modernity, media, hybridity, cosmopolitanism, trans/nationalism, etc.) through the lens of jazz music. Overall, students will gain an insight into how various musical and extra-musical (political, social, economic, religious, etc.) aspects of culture have been exchanged through the language of jazz. This class will also explore how various musicians use jazz to form identities, which often
challenge and reaffirm national and ethnic boundaries. Moreover, since the exportations of jazz often act as symbols for the United States in general, students will explore the ways in which the political, social, and economic ideals of “America” have been both contested and accepted as this music becomes woven into the social fabric of various communities around the globe. Students will have a chance to express themselves in weekly journal entries, musical compositions, and/or audio and visual documentary projects. Formal training in music is not required.
(MWF, 11:15-12:05, FQ012A) Paul Schauert
This class will explore the cultural processes, concepts and components of globalization (i.e. modernity, media, hybridity, cosmopolitanism, trans/nationalism, etc.) through the lens of jazz music. Overall, students will gain an insight into how various musical and extra-musical (political, social, economic, religious, etc.) aspects of culture have been exchanged through the language of jazz. This class will also explore how various musicians use jazz to form identities, which often
challenge and reaffirm national and ethnic boundaries. Moreover, since the exportations of jazz often act as symbols for the United States in general, students will explore the ways in which the political, social, and economic ideals of “America” have been both contested and accepted as this music becomes woven into the social fabric of various communities around the globe. Students will have a chance to express themselves in weekly journal entries, musical compositions, and/or audio and visual documentary projects. Formal training in music is not required.
Interesting course for fall: ANTH-E210 Human Diversity (Rethinking Race Globally)
This course may count towards the ANTH major, minor, and Certificate in Global Human Diversity and could appeal to students majoring in such disciplines as international studies, gender studies, and various language and area studies, as well as to residents of the Global Village and Foster International. In general, any student with an interest in concepts and constructions of race will benefit from participating in this thought-provoking class.
ANTH-E210 Human Diversity
Topic: Rethinking Race Globally
Instructor: Shane Greene
MW, 9:30-10:00
Description: Who invented the term “race” and what does it mean? Is race a legitimate way to talk about human diversity? If so, with what social and scientific understanding? If not, what other terms might we employ to substitute or complement discussions regarding racial matters? In this course we seek to address these broad questions about human diversity in terms of the legacy of the concept of race. To do so we will identify how anthropology and related disciplines have played a fundamental role in shaping our understanding about physical variation, culture, gender, and language as means to talk about differences in the human species. We will also identify the multiple ways in which such academic thought has fundamentally misconceived human difference in order to perpetuate stereotypes, justify various forms of domination, and propagate simple misunderstandings instead of recognizing the complex interactions that exist between physical variation and social constructions of human difference. We will examine ideas from past to present and read about current cases from different parts of the globe.
ANTH-E210 Human Diversity
Topic: Rethinking Race Globally
Instructor: Shane Greene
MW, 9:30-10:00
Description: Who invented the term “race” and what does it mean? Is race a legitimate way to talk about human diversity? If so, with what social and scientific understanding? If not, what other terms might we employ to substitute or complement discussions regarding racial matters? In this course we seek to address these broad questions about human diversity in terms of the legacy of the concept of race. To do so we will identify how anthropology and related disciplines have played a fundamental role in shaping our understanding about physical variation, culture, gender, and language as means to talk about differences in the human species. We will also identify the multiple ways in which such academic thought has fundamentally misconceived human difference in order to perpetuate stereotypes, justify various forms of domination, and propagate simple misunderstandings instead of recognizing the complex interactions that exist between physical variation and social constructions of human difference. We will examine ideas from past to present and read about current cases from different parts of the globe.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Now Open to ALL Students for Fall: COLL-Q175 Welcome to the College
COLL-Q175 Welcome to the College
Section 12212
1 credit, graded S/F, first 8 weeks of Fall 2009
MW 4:40-5:30, Ballantine Hall 006
Instructors: Jody Ferguson and Kim Hinton (ferguson@indiana.edu, kishinto@indiana.edu)
We will be utilizing field trips (for example, to the Lilly Library and Career Development Center), guest speakers, and in-class discussions, as well as assignments involving such topics as campus resources, career investigation, and faculty interviews, to help students learn about the university and take advantage of the offerings provided by their campus environment.
Section 12212
1 credit, graded S/F, first 8 weeks of Fall 2009
MW 4:40-5:30, Ballantine Hall 006
Instructors: Jody Ferguson and Kim Hinton (ferguson@indiana.edu, kishinto@indiana.edu)
We will be utilizing field trips (for example, to the Lilly Library and Career Development Center), guest speakers, and in-class discussions, as well as assignments involving such topics as campus resources, career investigation, and faculty interviews, to help students learn about the university and take advantage of the offerings provided by their campus environment.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Fall 2009 Course on IRAN
Given the events in Iran, IUB undergrads may be interested in the course I am scheduled to teach on Iran in the Fall--
Prophets, Poets, and Kings: Iranian Civilization, CEUS-R 351 11387 (undergraduate course), 3 credits.
Fulfills the College’s Cultural Studies list A as well as Social & Historical Studies (S&H) requirements. Cross-listed with Honors College, Medieval Studies, NELC, and Religious Studies. Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:15 pm in WY 115.
Course Description:
This course traces the history, beliefs, and culture of Iranians from ancient times through the Arab conquest to the twenty-first century. It focuses on politics, administrative and social institutions, religions including Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Islam (Sunnism, Shi‘ism, and Sufism), relationship between secular and ecclesiastic hierarchies, status of minorities, devotional and communal change, and Iranian influences on other cultures. Lectures and discussions cover the Achaemenian, Parthian, Sasanian, Umayyad, ‘Abbasid, Samanid, Buyid, Seljuk, Mongol, Timurid, Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi dynasties, and the Islamic republic. Readings include the analysis of primary textual materials in translation. Visual aids will be used in class. No previous knowledge or course prerequisites are needed.
Dr. Jamsheed K. Choksy
Professor of Iranian Studies in Department of Central Eurasian Studies
Professor of History
Professor of India Studies
Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies
Affiliated Faculty of Ancient Studies, of Medieval Studies,
and of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program
Goodbody Hall 157
1011 East Third Street
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005, USA
Telephone: 812-855-8643
Facsimile: 812-855-7500
Prophets, Poets, and Kings: Iranian Civilization, CEUS-R 351 11387 (undergraduate course), 3 credits.
Fulfills the College’s Cultural Studies list A as well as Social & Historical Studies (S&H) requirements. Cross-listed with Honors College, Medieval Studies, NELC, and Religious Studies. Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00-2:15 pm in WY 115.
Course Description:
This course traces the history, beliefs, and culture of Iranians from ancient times through the Arab conquest to the twenty-first century. It focuses on politics, administrative and social institutions, religions including Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Islam (Sunnism, Shi‘ism, and Sufism), relationship between secular and ecclesiastic hierarchies, status of minorities, devotional and communal change, and Iranian influences on other cultures. Lectures and discussions cover the Achaemenian, Parthian, Sasanian, Umayyad, ‘Abbasid, Samanid, Buyid, Seljuk, Mongol, Timurid, Safavid, Qajar, and Pahlavi dynasties, and the Islamic republic. Readings include the analysis of primary textual materials in translation. Visual aids will be used in class. No previous knowledge or course prerequisites are needed.
Dr. Jamsheed K. Choksy
Professor of Iranian Studies in Department of Central Eurasian Studies
Professor of History
Professor of India Studies
Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies
Affiliated Faculty of Ancient Studies, of Medieval Studies,
and of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Program
Goodbody Hall 157
1011 East Third Street
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005, USA
Telephone: 812-855-8643
Facsimile: 812-855-7500
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Interesting Fall Course in Folklore: Youth Sub-Cultures and Music
FOLK-F 252 FOLKLORE & THE HUMANITIES: YOUTH SUB-CULTURES AND MUSIC
Time & Date: 04:00P-05:15P TR BH 330
Instructor: Fernando Orejuela, Ph.D.
The course Youth Music Scenes will focus on the informal processes through which young people negotiate “childhood,” “tweens,” “teenager,” and “youth,” and as a means of understanding how they use music in their everyday lives to construct a status quo as well as resist the dominant adult culture. The course explores the musical cultures of youth as a continuum of social processes, created within the context of real, imagined, and historical communities.
Time & Date: 04:00P-05:15P TR BH 330
Instructor: Fernando Orejuela, Ph.D.
The course Youth Music Scenes will focus on the informal processes through which young people negotiate “childhood,” “tweens,” “teenager,” and “youth,” and as a means of understanding how they use music in their everyday lives to construct a status quo as well as resist the dominant adult culture. The course explores the musical cultures of youth as a continuum of social processes, created within the context of real, imagined, and historical communities.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
New Course in Serious Games from the School of Education
Announcement of EDUC-F 401 TOPICAL EXPLORATIONS IN EDUC (3 CR): SURVEY OF SERIOUS GAMES
This announcement is to introduce you to a beginning level survey course for any undergraduate campus-wide who is interested in exploring the realm of Serious Games. "Serious Games" refers to game-like environments where learning is a primary outcome and meaningful play is the process for gaining understanding.
This course examines the potential of using games & simulations for the purposes of instruction. It addresses the social phenomenon of these immersive environments for their cognitive and affective impact on the users. Students will play video games, reflect on their impact in instruction, and design their own serious games. Students will then work in interdisciplinary teams to test games, and to explore the tools and skills necessary to function within an authentic development pipeline.
SEE: http://www.indiana.edu/~games/F401/
EDUC-F 401 TOPICAL EXPLORATIONS IN EDUC (3 CR)
VT: SURVEY OF SERIOUS GAMES
29718 RSTR 02:30P-03:45P TR ED 1250 Appelman R
[NOTE: 15 seats are being reserved in one of the FIGS group.]
This announcement is to introduce you to a beginning level survey course for any undergraduate campus-wide who is interested in exploring the realm of Serious Games. "Serious Games" refers to game-like environments where learning is a primary outcome and meaningful play is the process for gaining understanding.
This course examines the potential of using games & simulations for the purposes of instruction. It addresses the social phenomenon of these immersive environments for their cognitive and affective impact on the users. Students will play video games, reflect on their impact in instruction, and design their own serious games. Students will then work in interdisciplinary teams to test games, and to explore the tools and skills necessary to function within an authentic development pipeline.
SEE: http://www.indiana.edu/~games/F401/
EDUC-F 401 TOPICAL EXPLORATIONS IN EDUC (3 CR)
VT: SURVEY OF SERIOUS GAMES
29718 RSTR 02:30P-03:45P TR ED 1250 Appelman R
[NOTE: 15 seats are being reserved in one of the FIGS group.]
Career Development Center Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE:
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* myIUcareers DOWN FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ON FRIDAY, MAY 29
* DROP-IN ADVISING SUMMER SCHEDULE (UNDERGRADUATES ONLY)
* NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
* REGISTER FOR FALL 2009 ASCS COURSES
* FALL 2009 CAREER FAIRS
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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Don’t forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:
Full-time positions:
* Indiana University Alumni Association, Web Programming Assistant
* Indiana House of Representatives/Republican staff/Communications Office, Press Secretary
* Maxim Healthcare Services, Healthcare Recruiter/Entry Level Sales Management
* Elkhart Public Library, Outreach Coordinator
Internships:
* City of Chicago, Student Intern
* The LaSalle Network, Marketing Intern
* IU Office of Creative Services, Web Developer Internship
* Indiana Sports Corporation, Sports Indiana Intern
* Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council, Non-Profit Management Intern
Part-time positions:
* IU Campus Bus Service, Campus Bus Operator (Non-Work Study)
* TownePlace Suites - Bloomington, Front Desk Representative (Non-Work Study)
* Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington/Ellettsville, Summer Camp Membership Desk Coordinator (Non-Work Study)
* Indiana Geological Survey, Computer Support Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* IU Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Mathers Museum Assistant (Work-Study)
* Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc., Kitchen Staff (Work-Study)
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myIUcareers DOWN FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ON FRIDAY, MAY 29
The myIUcareers system will unavailable from 3 p.m. on Friday, May 29 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. Job postings will be inaccessible during this time.
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DROP-IN ADVISING SUMMER SCHEDULE (UNDERGRADUATES ONLY)
Drop-in advising is available without appointment Tuesday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the Career Development Center. Drop-in appointments take 15-20 minutes. Career advisors answer general questions about majors or careers; critique resumes and cover letters; explain what resources are available on campus; and get students started on internship, job, and graduate school searches. If additional time is required, the advisor will help the student make an hour-long advising appointment.
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NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
ASCS Q377, The Art of Meaningful Work
3.0 credit hours
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged – survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a “calling” or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experientia!
l and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q 294.
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REGISTER FOR FALL 2009 ASCS COURSES
Unsure how to choose a major or career? Want to learn how to research career fields, find opportunities, write resumes and cover letters, and interview like a pro? Our courses address the needs of all students from the freshman class to graduating seniors.
ASCS Q294: BASIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT
ASCS Q294 is designed for freshmen and sophomores who are choosing a major or exploring career fields. The course describes three steps for making informed career decisions:
* Self-definition: Explore your interests, values, skills, and personality as they relate to careers and occupational environments.
* Structured decision-making: Choose a potential major or career using a systematic method.
* Research in depth: Discover what you don't know about majors and careers and familiarize yourself with campus and community resources.
By the end of this course, you'll understand clearly how your academic choices relate to your career options.
Q294 is a 2 credit hour, 8 week course offered through the College of Arts & Sciences but open to any student.
ASCS Q275 BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
ASCS Q275 teaches students how to create a professional portfolio and use it as a marketing tool for employers and graduate programs.
* Students create their own professional portfolio, a tangible record of their academic and extracurricular accomplishments.
* We discuss ways to convey the value of a liberal arts background to potential employers.
* The portfolio encourages students to reflect on what they do well now and what skills they need to build.
* We connect this self-evaluation to future course and career decisions.
* There is a final in-class presentation but no final exam. The final presentation is used to practice talking about one's own work in a professional setting.
Q275 is a 1 credit hour, 8 week course offered through the College of Arts & Sciences but open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
ASCS Q299: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR LIBERAL ARTS STUDENTS
ASCS Q299 teaches students how to conduct an effective job search. Students learn fundamental skills, including how to:
* Craft a targeted resume outlining relevant skills and qualifications.
* Expand on past experiences in a cover letter.
* Understand interviewing dynamics from the employer's perspective.
* Network effectively.
By the end of the course, students will also be able to:
* Analyze how their skills, interests, and values should influence their course and career decisions.
* Convey the value of a liberal arts background to potential employers.
* Find and use the research tools available on campus and online.
* Prepare for a smooth transition from college to postgraduate life.
Q299 is a 2 credit hour, 8 week course that is offered through the College of Arts & Sciences but open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
ASCS Q398 AND W499: INTERNSHIP--THEORY INTO PRACTICE
ASCS Q398 and W499 are internship courses offered through the College of Arts & Sciences and administered by the Career Development Center. Q398 provides credit for your internship. W499 is a noncredit course used simply to maintain full-time student status. Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/courses/q398_w499.ph for more information.
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FALL 2009 CAREER FAIRS
FALL JOBS FAIR
Friday, August 28, 9-11 a.m. (Work Study) and 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Non-Work Study) Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)
RETAIL & DESIGN CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
If you'd like an entry-level position or internship in research, design, manufacturing, merchandising or retail sales and management, come meet with representatives of dozens of companies, including some of the biggest and most famous retail and design firms in the world!
LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grand Foyer, IU Auditorium
Indiana University is committed to the state-wide mission of supporting the field of life sciences. The Life Sciences Career Fair gives IU undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors the opportunity to connect with life sciences organizations recruiting entry level and advanced positions and/or internships in the sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, public relations, marketing, management, human resources and more!
GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR
Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
The Government Career Fair sponsored by Arts & Sciences Career Services, the Law School, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs promotes interaction between students and employers in the government sector by providing an opportunity to network and discuss general career information. Government offices and organizations attend to meet potential candidates for job openings and internships within their organizations.
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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.
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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.
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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:
Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services
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* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* myIUcareers DOWN FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ON FRIDAY, MAY 29
* DROP-IN ADVISING SUMMER SCHEDULE (UNDERGRADUATES ONLY)
* NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
* REGISTER FOR FALL 2009 ASCS COURSES
* FALL 2009 CAREER FAIRS
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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
Don’t forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:
Full-time positions:
* Indiana University Alumni Association, Web Programming Assistant
* Indiana House of Representatives/Republican staff/Communications Office, Press Secretary
* Maxim Healthcare Services, Healthcare Recruiter/Entry Level Sales Management
* Elkhart Public Library, Outreach Coordinator
Internships:
* City of Chicago, Student Intern
* The LaSalle Network, Marketing Intern
* IU Office of Creative Services, Web Developer Internship
* Indiana Sports Corporation, Sports Indiana Intern
* Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council, Non-Profit Management Intern
Part-time positions:
* IU Campus Bus Service, Campus Bus Operator (Non-Work Study)
* TownePlace Suites - Bloomington, Front Desk Representative (Non-Work Study)
* Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington/Ellettsville, Summer Camp Membership Desk Coordinator (Non-Work Study)
* Indiana Geological Survey, Computer Support Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* IU Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Mathers Museum Assistant (Work-Study)
* Community Kitchen of Monroe County, Inc., Kitchen Staff (Work-Study)
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myIUcareers DOWN FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ON FRIDAY, MAY 29
The myIUcareers system will unavailable from 3 p.m. on Friday, May 29 until 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. Job postings will be inaccessible during this time.
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DROP-IN ADVISING SUMMER SCHEDULE (UNDERGRADUATES ONLY)
Drop-in advising is available without appointment Tuesday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the Career Development Center. Drop-in appointments take 15-20 minutes. Career advisors answer general questions about majors or careers; critique resumes and cover letters; explain what resources are available on campus; and get students started on internship, job, and graduate school searches. If additional time is required, the advisor will help the student make an hour-long advising appointment.
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NEW ASCS COURSE FOR FALL 2009
ASCS Q377, The Art of Meaningful Work
3.0 credit hours
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged – survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a “calling” or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experientia!
l and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led.
NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q 294.
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REGISTER FOR FALL 2009 ASCS COURSES
Unsure how to choose a major or career? Want to learn how to research career fields, find opportunities, write resumes and cover letters, and interview like a pro? Our courses address the needs of all students from the freshman class to graduating seniors.
ASCS Q294: BASIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT
ASCS Q294 is designed for freshmen and sophomores who are choosing a major or exploring career fields. The course describes three steps for making informed career decisions:
* Self-definition: Explore your interests, values, skills, and personality as they relate to careers and occupational environments.
* Structured decision-making: Choose a potential major or career using a systematic method.
* Research in depth: Discover what you don't know about majors and careers and familiarize yourself with campus and community resources.
By the end of this course, you'll understand clearly how your academic choices relate to your career options.
Q294 is a 2 credit hour, 8 week course offered through the College of Arts & Sciences but open to any student.
ASCS Q275 BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO
ASCS Q275 teaches students how to create a professional portfolio and use it as a marketing tool for employers and graduate programs.
* Students create their own professional portfolio, a tangible record of their academic and extracurricular accomplishments.
* We discuss ways to convey the value of a liberal arts background to potential employers.
* The portfolio encourages students to reflect on what they do well now and what skills they need to build.
* We connect this self-evaluation to future course and career decisions.
* There is a final in-class presentation but no final exam. The final presentation is used to practice talking about one's own work in a professional setting.
Q275 is a 1 credit hour, 8 week course offered through the College of Arts & Sciences but open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
ASCS Q299: JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FOR LIBERAL ARTS STUDENTS
ASCS Q299 teaches students how to conduct an effective job search. Students learn fundamental skills, including how to:
* Craft a targeted resume outlining relevant skills and qualifications.
* Expand on past experiences in a cover letter.
* Understand interviewing dynamics from the employer's perspective.
* Network effectively.
By the end of the course, students will also be able to:
* Analyze how their skills, interests, and values should influence their course and career decisions.
* Convey the value of a liberal arts background to potential employers.
* Find and use the research tools available on campus and online.
* Prepare for a smooth transition from college to postgraduate life.
Q299 is a 2 credit hour, 8 week course that is offered through the College of Arts & Sciences but open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
ASCS Q398 AND W499: INTERNSHIP--THEORY INTO PRACTICE
ASCS Q398 and W499 are internship courses offered through the College of Arts & Sciences and administered by the Career Development Center. Q398 provides credit for your internship. W499 is a noncredit course used simply to maintain full-time student status. Visit http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/courses/q398_w499.ph for more information.
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FALL 2009 CAREER FAIRS
FALL JOBS FAIR
Friday, August 28, 9-11 a.m. (Work Study) and 1:00-3:00 p.m. (Non-Work Study) Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
Looking for employment on or off campus? Local Bloomington and on-campus employers will be looking for part-time employees at the Fall Jobs Fair! (Only students awarded work-study should attend from 9-11 a.m.; all students welcome at the afternoon fair.)
RETAIL & DESIGN CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, September 23, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
If you'd like an entry-level position or internship in research, design, manufacturing, merchandising or retail sales and management, come meet with representatives of dozens of companies, including some of the biggest and most famous retail and design firms in the world!
LIFE SCIENCES CAREER FAIR
Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grand Foyer, IU Auditorium
Indiana University is committed to the state-wide mission of supporting the field of life sciences. The Life Sciences Career Fair gives IU undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of majors the opportunity to connect with life sciences organizations recruiting entry level and advanced positions and/or internships in the sciences, business, technology, liberal arts, public relations, marketing, management, human resources and more!
GOVERNMENT CAREER FAIR
Monday, October 19, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union, Alumni Hall
The Government Career Fair sponsored by Arts & Sciences Career Services, the Law School, the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs promotes interaction between students and employers in the government sector by providing an opportunity to network and discuss general career information. Government offices and organizations attend to meet potential candidates for job openings and internships within their organizations.
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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.
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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.
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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:
Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
New Art History Course for Fall 2009
Fall 2009
FINA-A 155 CN 29975 3cr
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN ART
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:15 – 12:05 p.m. + Friday Discussion
Fine Arts 102
Instructor: Diane Pelrine
From masks as tall as people to figures bristling with nails, African art presents an exciting visual diversity. This course surveys the major themes and art traditions of sub-Saharan Africa, examining materials, styles, functions, meanings and the contexts in which art is used. It also provides considerable cultural background and makes extensive use of our outstanding collections in the IU Art Museum. The focus is on traditional arts, but contemporary art is also discussed.
Requirements: readings, map quiz, 3 non-cumulative exams, 2 short papers.
FINA-A 155 CN 29975 3cr
INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN ART
Mondays and Wednesdays
11:15 – 12:05 p.m. + Friday Discussion
Fine Arts 102
Instructor: Diane Pelrine
From masks as tall as people to figures bristling with nails, African art presents an exciting visual diversity. This course surveys the major themes and art traditions of sub-Saharan Africa, examining materials, styles, functions, meanings and the contexts in which art is used. It also provides considerable cultural background and makes extensive use of our outstanding collections in the IU Art Museum. The focus is on traditional arts, but contemporary art is also discussed.
Requirements: readings, map quiz, 3 non-cumulative exams, 2 short papers.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Fall 2009: Perspectives on Sports in 20th Century Culture
INTL I 300: Topic: Perspectives on Sports in 20th Century Global Culture
In less than a hundred years sports has become an essential, indeed dominating part of our culture. It is a global joy, a global medium of communication, a source of national identity and sometimes international tensions – not the least a global business. What are we to think of the astonishing rise of sports? How is it to be explained and evaluated?
By focusing on four world events in 20th century sports culture – the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the Heavyweight Championship Fight Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman in Kinshasa 1974, the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we will investigate the multiple functions that sports fulfills in our globalized society.
The course is interdisciplinary in design, using contemporary texts from the fields of sociology, history, political science, media studies, philosophy and the arts.
The task of the participants is to create their own understanding of a phenomenon that is, for billions of people, one of the greatest pleasures in their life, for many others, however, nothing but “fascism in shorts”. Concretely, students will use different analytical perspectives to think about global sports, such as the perspective of a sociologist, a journalist and a political activist. We will practice these critical perspectives by writing texts in different genres, such as a commentary, a scholarly article and a political speech.
We use a combination of documentary films, discussions and close readings to accomplish our objectives. Students are expected to complete discussion worksheets prior to class and then participate in class discussions. Furthermore, students will be required to write four response papers, each 2-3 pages long, as well as a final research paper (8-10 pages).
INTL-I 300 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STDS (3 CR)
VT: PERSP ON SPORTS:IN GLOBAL CLTR
11337 09:30A-10:45A MW TE F258 Eilenberger W
In less than a hundred years sports has become an essential, indeed dominating part of our culture. It is a global joy, a global medium of communication, a source of national identity and sometimes international tensions – not the least a global business. What are we to think of the astonishing rise of sports? How is it to be explained and evaluated?
By focusing on four world events in 20th century sports culture – the 1936 Berlin Olympics, the Heavyweight Championship Fight Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman in Kinshasa 1974, the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we will investigate the multiple functions that sports fulfills in our globalized society.
The course is interdisciplinary in design, using contemporary texts from the fields of sociology, history, political science, media studies, philosophy and the arts.
The task of the participants is to create their own understanding of a phenomenon that is, for billions of people, one of the greatest pleasures in their life, for many others, however, nothing but “fascism in shorts”. Concretely, students will use different analytical perspectives to think about global sports, such as the perspective of a sociologist, a journalist and a political activist. We will practice these critical perspectives by writing texts in different genres, such as a commentary, a scholarly article and a political speech.
We use a combination of documentary films, discussions and close readings to accomplish our objectives. Students are expected to complete discussion worksheets prior to class and then participate in class discussions. Furthermore, students will be required to write four response papers, each 2-3 pages long, as well as a final research paper (8-10 pages).
INTL-I 300 TOPICS IN INTERNATIONAL STDS (3 CR)
VT: PERSP ON SPORTS:IN GLOBAL CLTR
11337 09:30A-10:45A MW TE F258 Eilenberger W
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
CMCL Course Being Added for Fall: CMCL-C 326 Authorship in the Media (Topics: Contemporary Theatrical Documentary)
THE FOLLOWING COURSE WILL BE ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES SOMETIME IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, SO IT DOES NOT HAVE A COURSE NUMBER YET. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO REGISTER FOR IT AS SOON AS IT APPEARS IN THE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES.
CMCL-C 326: Authorship in the Media
(Topic: Contemporary Theatrical Documentary)
TuTh, 7:00 PM-8:15 PM, C2 203
Required film screenings: M, 7:15 PM-10:15 PM, BH 005
Fulfills College A&H Requirement
Instructor: Josh Malitsky
E-Mail: jmalitsk@indiana.edu
Office: C2 217
Phone: 856-0405
One question ever present for documentary filmmakers and producers is this: are documentaries economically viable? Ask Michael Moore and he might mention that Fahrenheit 9/11 grossed $120 million (… and counting, the previous high was $21.6 million). But Fahrenheit 9/11 did not come out of the blue. Its success was the culmination of almost two decades of resurgence, highlighted by Moore’s own Roger & Me, Alek Keshishian’s Madonna: Truth or Dare and Steve James’ Hoop Dreams. Moore may be the face most commonly associated with documentary’s growth in popularity, but Errol Morris has perhaps been more influential in shaping contemporary filmmakers’ aesthetic and philosophical vision. Moore brought audiences to the theaters and generated enormous and highly polemical political debate. Morris’ films convinced many filmmakers that artistic documentaries need not be relegated to film festivals and art theaters alone.
This course will examine the feature films and television programs of Michael Moore and Errol Morris as well as the work of some of their contemporaries. We will analyze their work critically and theoretically and situate it within the historical tradition of documentary film. We will consider their respective impacts on the film industry and audience expectations of documentary film. We will explore the differences between their film and television output, examining how each medium effects the construction of the work. Lastly, we will consider how internet sites which support or deny the claims/agendas of the filmmakers shape our ideas of “Michael Moore” and “Errol Morris.”
CMCL-C 326: Authorship in the Media
(Topic: Contemporary Theatrical Documentary)
TuTh, 7:00 PM-8:15 PM, C2 203
Required film screenings: M, 7:15 PM-10:15 PM, BH 005
Fulfills College A&H Requirement
Instructor: Josh Malitsky
E-Mail: jmalitsk@indiana.edu
Office: C2 217
Phone: 856-0405
One question ever present for documentary filmmakers and producers is this: are documentaries economically viable? Ask Michael Moore and he might mention that Fahrenheit 9/11 grossed $120 million (… and counting, the previous high was $21.6 million). But Fahrenheit 9/11 did not come out of the blue. Its success was the culmination of almost two decades of resurgence, highlighted by Moore’s own Roger & Me, Alek Keshishian’s Madonna: Truth or Dare and Steve James’ Hoop Dreams. Moore may be the face most commonly associated with documentary’s growth in popularity, but Errol Morris has perhaps been more influential in shaping contemporary filmmakers’ aesthetic and philosophical vision. Moore brought audiences to the theaters and generated enormous and highly polemical political debate. Morris’ films convinced many filmmakers that artistic documentaries need not be relegated to film festivals and art theaters alone.
This course will examine the feature films and television programs of Michael Moore and Errol Morris as well as the work of some of their contemporaries. We will analyze their work critically and theoretically and situate it within the historical tradition of documentary film. We will consider their respective impacts on the film industry and audience expectations of documentary film. We will explore the differences between their film and television output, examining how each medium effects the construction of the work. Lastly, we will consider how internet sites which support or deny the claims/agendas of the filmmakers shape our ideas of “Michael Moore” and “Errol Morris.”
Friday, May 1, 2009
New career course offered in the Fall of 2009!
The Art of Meaningful Work
Fall 2009
ASCS Q377 / Class 30180
3.0 credit hours
Wed. 6:00p - 8:30p
WH 204
Instructor: Doug Hanvey (dhanvey@indiana.edu)
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged – survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a “calling” or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q 294.
Fall 2009
ASCS Q377 / Class 30180
3.0 credit hours
Wed. 6:00p - 8:30p
WH 204
Instructor: Doug Hanvey (dhanvey@indiana.edu)
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote: "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged – survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a “calling” or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as, What kind of world do I want to live in? What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others? What moves me to want to act? Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to deeply explore personal issues of meaning, spirituality, authenticity, purpose, creativity and service. The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to help yourself and your peers discover your own authentic way of being in the world of work, and the calling to which you are led. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS RESERVED FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS WHO HAVE NOT TAKEN ASCS-Q 294.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Interesting Fall 2009 Culture Studies Course: REL-R 388 Mandir and Masjid at the Movies
Rel-R388
Mandir and Masjid at the Movies
12511 / 12512 Fall 1:00P-2:15P TR
BH 245 Manring
Course carries Arts and Humanities and Culture Studies “A” distribution.
Mandir (temple), masjid (mosque), and other religious sites make frequent appearances in South Asian cinema, sometimes for surprising reasons.
In this course we will consider the meaning of religion in South Asia using film as our lens to explore “ambiguity of the sacred-secular distinction in Indian culture.” We will begin by reading and discussing two chapters on how scholars “read” film, with a bit of practice in class before our first film screening. Each week we will watch and discuss, in detail, one film.
Our broad topics include partition, gender, myth, fundamentalism, and the Diaspora. We will come to know a range of views on religion and its roles in the lives of South Asians through film produced in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and our reading of critical articles for each film. The films include mythologicals, social commentary, and Bollywood blockbusters, all of which have a great deal to tell us about religion in South Asia.
No prerequisites or prior knowledge of South Asian religions needed.
Other movies we may study, in addition to some very recent Bollywood films, include:
“Earth
“Khamosh Pani” (“Silent Water”)
“Hey Ram”
“Matir Moina” (“The Clay Bird”)
Bombay”
Mandir and Masjid at the Movies
12511 / 12512 Fall 1:00P-2:15P TR
BH 245 Manring
Course carries Arts and Humanities and Culture Studies “A” distribution.
Mandir (temple), masjid (mosque), and other religious sites make frequent appearances in South Asian cinema, sometimes for surprising reasons.
In this course we will consider the meaning of religion in South Asia using film as our lens to explore “ambiguity of the sacred-secular distinction in Indian culture.” We will begin by reading and discussing two chapters on how scholars “read” film, with a bit of practice in class before our first film screening. Each week we will watch and discuss, in detail, one film.
Our broad topics include partition, gender, myth, fundamentalism, and the Diaspora. We will come to know a range of views on religion and its roles in the lives of South Asians through film produced in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and our reading of critical articles for each film. The films include mythologicals, social commentary, and Bollywood blockbusters, all of which have a great deal to tell us about religion in South Asia.
No prerequisites or prior knowledge of South Asian religions needed.
Other movies we may study, in addition to some very recent Bollywood films, include:
“Earth
“Khamosh Pani” (“Silent Water”)
“Hey Ram”
“Matir Moina” (“The Clay Bird”)
Bombay”
Monday, April 27, 2009
Two fall courses in Jewish Studies: "Zionism and Contemporary Israeli Society" and "American Jewish Cinema"
Two special visiting scholars will teach courses this fall:
Yossi Turner JSTU-J 303 “Zionism and Contemporary Israel”
Pearl Gluck JSTU-J 303 “American Jewish Cinema”
Professor Joseph Turner was raised in NYC in a modern Orthodox environment and made aliyah after high school. He did his doctorate with Eliezer Schwied at the Hebrew University and is presently a professor at the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. His main scholarly project, which also affects his teaching, is what he calls “the philosophy of Jewish existence” that deals with, among other things, Zionism, the Diaspora (and their relationship) and the theological implications of both. He is an engaging teacher and very intellectually invested in the contours of contemporary Jewish life, both here and in the Israel. He is extremely popular with the students at Schechter, both Israeli and American. He brings a wide knowledge of modern Jewish thought and a particularly deep knowledge of Zionist thought.
Internationally-celebrated filmmaker Pearl Gluck (http://www.palinkapictures.com/divan_about.html) will teach “American Jewish Cinema,” (see course description below).
Please note: Students may repeat JSTU-J 303 with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.
Seats are still available in these two courses:
JSTU-J 303 Arts & Humanities Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Yossi Turner
Zionism and Contemporary Israeli Society
(10 seats have been set aside for Jewish Studies students in #29806: email clipsonw@indiana.edu if you would like to reserve a space in this course.)
MW 4:00-5:15 #27334
This course is intended to 1) deepen the students’ understanding of social, cultural, religious and political realities in present day Israel, and 2) compare these present-day realities with the late 19th and early 20th century Zionist visions that led to the development of the Land of Israel as a Jewish homeland. It is intended that this comparison will deepen the students' understanding of questions and challenges facing Israeli society in the present.
Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course; A&H
**
JSTU-J 303 Arts & Humanities Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Pearl Gluck
American Jewish Cinema
(15 seats have been set aside for Jewish Studies students in #29810: email clipsonw@indiana.edu if you would like to reserve a space in this course.)
TR 5:30-6:45 classroom #29809; T 7:00-10:00 p.m. film showings
In this course, we will explore quintessentially American media created by Jews, as well as serious representations of Jewish identity in mainstream cinema. Using a historical perspective, we will analyze these cinematic representations in relation to American Jewish history, anti-Semitism, Jewish mobility and immigration through the course of the twentieth century. We will explore the fascinating phenomenon of how Jews have defined themselves and the “American dream” in front of and behind the camera: Various filmmakers, actors, and producers kept their Jewish identity hidden in the celluloid closet, while others used film to express an “ethnic pride.” Through weekly screenings, readings, and discussion we will look at the identity continuum of Jews in American media, from Molly Picon to Sarah Silverman, Eddie Cantor to Ali G, and Carl Laemmle to Steven Spielberg.
Films include: East and West, The Jazz Singer, Cast A Giant Shadow, Gentleman’s Agreement, The Pawnbroker, Annie Hall, and For Your Consideration.
Selected Readings From:
Antler, Joyce. Talking Back: Images of Jewish Women In Popular Culture.
Bartov, Omer. The “Jew” in Cinema.
Carringer, Robert. The Jazz Singer. University of Wisconsin. 1979.
Cohen, Sarah Blacher. From Hester Street to Hollywood. Indiana University Press. 1986.
Desser, David and Friedman, Lester. 1993. American-Jewish Filmmakers:
Traditions and Trends.
Gabler, Neil. An Empire of Their Own.
Hertzberg, Arthur. The Jews in America.
Hoberman, J., and Jeffrey Shandler. 2003. Entertaining America: Jews, Movies and Broadcasting. Princeton University Press.
Moor, Deborah. At Home In America.
Prell, Riv Ellen. Fighting to Become Americans: Assimilation and The Trouble Between Jewish Men and Jewish Women. 2000. Beacon Press.
Rivo, Sharon Pucker. “Projected Images: Portraits of Jewish Women in Early American Film”.
Sachar, Howard M. The Course of Modern Jewish History, Random House. 1990.
Shohat, Ella. “Unthinking Eurocentrism” 1994. Routledge.
Whitfield, Steven J. American Space. Jewish Time. 1988. Archon Books.
Particulars: Requirements for the course include class participation, an in-class presentation, regular short film reviews, and a final paper.
Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society (old) and Literature & the Arts (new) course; A&H
Yossi Turner JSTU-J 303 “Zionism and Contemporary Israel”
Pearl Gluck JSTU-J 303 “American Jewish Cinema”
Professor Joseph Turner was raised in NYC in a modern Orthodox environment and made aliyah after high school. He did his doctorate with Eliezer Schwied at the Hebrew University and is presently a professor at the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. His main scholarly project, which also affects his teaching, is what he calls “the philosophy of Jewish existence” that deals with, among other things, Zionism, the Diaspora (and their relationship) and the theological implications of both. He is an engaging teacher and very intellectually invested in the contours of contemporary Jewish life, both here and in the Israel. He is extremely popular with the students at Schechter, both Israeli and American. He brings a wide knowledge of modern Jewish thought and a particularly deep knowledge of Zionist thought.
Internationally-celebrated filmmaker Pearl Gluck (http://www.palinkapictures.com/divan_about.html) will teach “American Jewish Cinema,” (see course description below).
Please note: Students may repeat JSTU-J 303 with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.
Seats are still available in these two courses:
JSTU-J 303 Arts & Humanities Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Yossi Turner
Zionism and Contemporary Israeli Society
(10 seats have been set aside for Jewish Studies students in #29806: email clipsonw@indiana.edu if you would like to reserve a space in this course.)
MW 4:00-5:15 #27334
This course is intended to 1) deepen the students’ understanding of social, cultural, religious and political realities in present day Israel, and 2) compare these present-day realities with the late 19th and early 20th century Zionist visions that led to the development of the Land of Israel as a Jewish homeland. It is intended that this comparison will deepen the students' understanding of questions and challenges facing Israeli society in the present.
Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course; A&H
**
JSTU-J 303 Arts & Humanities Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Pearl Gluck
American Jewish Cinema
(15 seats have been set aside for Jewish Studies students in #29810: email clipsonw@indiana.edu if you would like to reserve a space in this course.)
TR 5:30-6:45 classroom #29809; T 7:00-10:00 p.m. film showings
In this course, we will explore quintessentially American media created by Jews, as well as serious representations of Jewish identity in mainstream cinema. Using a historical perspective, we will analyze these cinematic representations in relation to American Jewish history, anti-Semitism, Jewish mobility and immigration through the course of the twentieth century. We will explore the fascinating phenomenon of how Jews have defined themselves and the “American dream” in front of and behind the camera: Various filmmakers, actors, and producers kept their Jewish identity hidden in the celluloid closet, while others used film to express an “ethnic pride.” Through weekly screenings, readings, and discussion we will look at the identity continuum of Jews in American media, from Molly Picon to Sarah Silverman, Eddie Cantor to Ali G, and Carl Laemmle to Steven Spielberg.
Films include: East and West, The Jazz Singer, Cast A Giant Shadow, Gentleman’s Agreement, The Pawnbroker, Annie Hall, and For Your Consideration.
Selected Readings From:
Antler, Joyce. Talking Back: Images of Jewish Women In Popular Culture.
Bartov, Omer. The “Jew” in Cinema.
Carringer, Robert. The Jazz Singer. University of Wisconsin. 1979.
Cohen, Sarah Blacher. From Hester Street to Hollywood. Indiana University Press. 1986.
Desser, David and Friedman, Lester. 1993. American-Jewish Filmmakers:
Traditions and Trends.
Gabler, Neil. An Empire of Their Own.
Hertzberg, Arthur. The Jews in America.
Hoberman, J., and Jeffrey Shandler. 2003. Entertaining America: Jews, Movies and Broadcasting. Princeton University Press.
Moor, Deborah. At Home In America.
Prell, Riv Ellen. Fighting to Become Americans: Assimilation and The Trouble Between Jewish Men and Jewish Women. 2000. Beacon Press.
Rivo, Sharon Pucker. “Projected Images: Portraits of Jewish Women in Early American Film”.
Sachar, Howard M. The Course of Modern Jewish History, Random House. 1990.
Shohat, Ella. “Unthinking Eurocentrism” 1994. Routledge.
Whitfield, Steven J. American Space. Jewish Time. 1988. Archon Books.
Particulars: Requirements for the course include class participation, an in-class presentation, regular short film reviews, and a final paper.
Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society (old) and Literature & the Arts (new) course; A&H
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
NEW HPER COURSE: H-317 Gender, Communication, Sexuality and Health
CAN’T GET INTO F-255? ALREADY TOOK F-255
STILL WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SEX?
ENROLL IN H-317:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore sexual interactions including societal and media messages, gender roles, and gender assigned sexual behavior as they impact physical and emotional health. There will be a focus on gender differences and encounters within the social context that inform sexual behavior and its health consequences.
Course Number: 30157
Time: Monday & Wednesdays 5:45pm-7pm
Who should take this course?
• Students who want to talk about sex
• Students who can’t get into F255--try this course!
• Students who have already taken F255
• HPER, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology Students
• Students who have taken F255 and want to explore sexuality and sexual health from another perspective
• Any students interested in learning more about sexuality: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors
• Students who are looking for a deeper understanding of the issues and factors that impact sexuality and sexual encounters
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Kristen Jozkowski at knjozkow@indiana.edu
STILL WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SEX?
ENROLL IN H-317:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore sexual interactions including societal and media messages, gender roles, and gender assigned sexual behavior as they impact physical and emotional health. There will be a focus on gender differences and encounters within the social context that inform sexual behavior and its health consequences.
Course Number: 30157
Time: Monday & Wednesdays 5:45pm-7pm
Who should take this course?
• Students who want to talk about sex
• Students who can’t get into F255--try this course!
• Students who have already taken F255
• HPER, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology Students
• Students who have taken F255 and want to explore sexuality and sexual health from another perspective
• Any students interested in learning more about sexuality: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors
• Students who are looking for a deeper understanding of the issues and factors that impact sexuality and sexual encounters
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Kristen Jozkowski at knjozkow@indiana.edu
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